The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
EVENTS IN YOUR AREA
Aberfeldy
AIR:SPACE The Watermill, Mill Street, PH15 2BG, 01887 822896, until Sat January 27, Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm, free. The seven members of AIR (Artists in Rannoch) present an exhibition featuring oils, installations, words and more. www.aberfeldywatermill.com October TayFest Various venues: Aberfeldy, PH15, until Sat October 21, times vary, free. Family-friendly events embracing nature in all its autumnal glory, with safaris, beaver trails and outdoor activity taster sessions. www.octobertayfest.co.uk Matthew Fox Big Shed, Tombreck Farm, Lawers, PH15 2PB, Sat October 21, 7.30pm, £11. The guitarist and songwriter performs acoustic blues and swing rooted in the great Texas storysong tradition. www.matthewfoxmusic. com
Arbroath
Wife After Death Abbey Theatre, Abbot Street, DD11 1HH, 01241 876420, until Fri November 3, daily (not Sun) 7.30pm, £8. Abbey Theatre Club present a comedy from the author of Rising Damp, Eric Chappell, about the bunfight that ensues after the death of a successful TV comedian. www.theabbeytheatre.org An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Fri October 20, 7.30pm, £17.50– £20. A song and dance show featuring a number of performers showcasing well-known tunes including 'Do You Love Me', 'Big Girls Don't Cry' and 'I've Had The Time Of My Life'. www.aneveningofdirtydancing.com
Birnam
Shappi Khorsandi: Oh My Country! Birnam Arts & Conference Centre, Station Road, PH8 0DS, 01350 727674, Mon October 23, 8pm, £13.50. As a way of celebrating the 40th anniversary of her arrival in Britain, Shappi's offering up a love letter to her country. www.birnamarts.com
The Sunshine Ghost
Birnam Arts & Conference Centre, Station Road, PH8 0DS, 01350 727674, Wed October 25, 7.30–10pm, £12 (£10; under 26s £5). The comic story of the acquisition of Castle MacKinnon by a lovestruck billionaire and property tycoon for his fiancé, Astrobeth – Hollywood’s favourite astrologer. www.thesunshineghost. com
Blairgowrie
Freddie Mercury Tribute Show Night Angus Hotel, Wellmeadow, PH10 6NH, 01250 872455, Sat October 21, 7pm, £30. A tribute night to the legendary Queen singer. www.theangushotel.com
Broughty Ferry Broomstick Workshop
Crombie Country Park, Monikie, DD5 3QL, 01241 860360, Sun October 22, 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm, £3.60– £5.10. Get ready for Halloween with the Angus Rangers and make your very own broomsticks and wands. www.angusalive.scot
Crieff
SCDA Crieff Drama Group's Supper Theatre Morrison's Academy, Strathearn Terrace, PH7 3AN, 01786 440077, Thu Oct 26 & Fri Oct 27, 7pm, £22. Two plays to enjoy with dinner. www.crieffdramagroup. co.uk
Craig Hill: Someone's Gonna Get Kilt!
Strathearn Artspace, Comrie Street, PH7 4AX, 07889 145899, Sat October 21, 7pm, £12– £15. High camp buffoonery from the kilted comedian. www.mrcraighill.com
Dundee
Duncan & Camperdown HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Thu October 26, 1–2pm, £5 (£4; children £2) Professor Emeritus David Bradley introduces the new Battle of Camperdown exhibition and leads a talk and tour commemorating the anniversary of the battle. www.frigateunicorn.org
Dundee and District Philatelic Society
Roseangle Art Gallery, Roseangle, DD1 4LR, 01382 434607, Thu October 26, 7.30pm, annual membership £10 (under 18s free.) Regular meetings of the local stamp enthusiasts. This meeting features a visit from Lanarkshire Philatelic Society. www.dundeephilatelic. org
Frank Hurley and the Art of the Platinum Print
Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, DD1 4XA, 01382 309060, until Thu January 11, daily 10am–5pm, free. Exhibition which celebrates Frank Hurley, the official photographer on Ernest Shackleton's illfated Endurance expedition, with a display of contemporary limited edition platinum prints. www.rrsdiscovery.com John Illsley Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY, 01382 434940, Thu October 26, 7.30–11pm, £20. Live music from the Dire Straits bassist. www.johnillsley.com Rab Noakes Clarks on Lindsay Street, 80 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 224925, Thu October 26, 7–10.30pm, £11.21. Legendary Scottish singer-songwriter with a career spanning over 20 albums. www.rabnoakes.com Ulay: So You See Me Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, 13 Perth Road, DD1 4HT, 01382 345330, Thu October 26, 5.30pm, free. A preview evening of the first major exhibition in the UK of the Slovenian artist best known for his collaboration withć MarinaAbramovi . www.ulay.si Alabama 3 Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226, Fri October 20, 7–11pm, £16.75. An unplugged and acoustic performance from the band known for their characterful blend of southern-fried preaching and dancefloor-friendly beats. www.beatgenerator. co.uk The Armitstead Lectures Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Old Hawkhill, Balfour Street, DD1 4HB, 01382 223181, Fri October 20, 7.30–9pm, £2. A series of lectures on diverse subjects. Tonight Professor Alan Miller, Catherine Cassidy and Elizabeth Rhodes discuss digital heritage and medieval St Andrews. www.armitstead.org.uk Creative Kids: Shipyard Stories HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Fri October 20, 10.30am– noon, £2 (accompanying adult free). Come and see the Shipyard Stories exhibition on board to learn about Dundee’s shipbuilding past, get inspired, and then come up with your own additions to the exhibition. www.frigateunicorn.org Dundee Literary Festival Various venues: Dundee, DD1 1UQ, until Sun 22 October, times & prices vary. A mix of events including internationally renowned authors, local names and children's authors. Highlights of the 2017 festival included John Lister-Kaye and Nasty Women contributors Jen McGregor, Alice Tarbuck and Becca Inglis. www.literarydundee.co. uk Memories Are Made of This Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940, Fri October 20, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £14–£15. A breathtaking musical journey from the good old days of Music Hall, through the 40s, 50s, 60s and finally the beautiful harmonies of the 70s. Including songs by Brenda Lee, Frank Sinatra, Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton and more. www.timelesstheatre.co. uk Tapestry Workshops HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Fri October 20, 2pm, £20 (students & seniors free). Tapestry workshops with Louise Martin to learn new techniques. www.frigateunicorn.org That'll Be the Day Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY, 01382 434940, Sat October 21, 7.30–10pm, £28.50. Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. www.thatllbetheday.com Acari: Comedy Hypnotist Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940, Sat October 21, 7.30–10pm, £15. Comedy hypnosis from Acari. www.whitehalltheatre. com Graeme Macrae Burnet Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee, Park Place, DD1 4HN, 01382 434940, Sat October 21, 2.45– 3.45pm, £3 (£2). Graeme Macrae Burnet chats about his new novel, The Accident on the A35. The Glasgowbased author's last book was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize. www.graememacraeburnet.wordpress.com Neu! Reekie! Bonar Hall, The University of Dundee, Park Place, DD1 4HN, 01382 386 995, Sat October 21, 8–11pm, £5 (£3). Edinburgh wordsmiths Neu! Reekie! curate a night of words, music and film that explores what kind of art we need in an age of anxiety. www.mhfestival.com Rise & Fall of a Scottish Transport Operation Dundee Museum of Transport, Unit 10 Market Mews, Market Street, DD1 3LA, 01382 455196, Sat October 21, 7–9pm, £5 (members free). A talk about Allison's Transport with Neil Mitchell Sr and Neil Mitchell. www.dmoft.co.uk Inge Thomson Roseangle Cafe Arts, Dundee West Church, 130 Perth Road, DD1 4JW, Sun October 22, 2–4pm, £12. Contemporary folk from the Shetlands-based singer-songwriter. www.ingethomson.com Love Song to a Lavender Menace Dundee Rep, Tay
Square, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530, Mon October 23, 7.30pm, £9. James Ley's play set in a gay bookshop in 1987 Edinburgh. www.dundeerep.co.uk
Midge Ure, The Christians & Altered Images
Caird Hall, City Square, DD1 3BB, 01382 434940, Mon October 23, 7.30pm, £36.88. Three 80s bands, Midge Ure with his Band Electronica, The Christians and Altered Images, join forces for a UK tour. www.midgeure.com
Be Charlotte
The Reading Rooms, Blackscroft, DD4 6AT, 01382 228496, Tue October 24, 7pm, £9. Electro pop singersongwriter from Dundee. www.becharlotte.co.uk
Dunfermline
The Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Thu October 26, 7.30pm, £15 (£12). The ever popular concert season featuring music from the classics, shows, films and big band era. www.onfife.com Blood Brothers Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Sat October 28, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £19–£35.50. Willy Russell's moving tale about two brothers whose lives are worlds apart. www.kenwright.com Independence Rocks! The Glen Pavilion, Pittencrieff Park, KY12 8QH, 01383 739272, Thu October 26, 7pm–12am, £11.25. An evening of musical entertainment in support of Scottish Independence with contributions from a number of local musicians. Featuring Just Beatles, Jock Penman with Big Huge Massive and Roddy Maxwell and friends from Tulliallan Pipes and Drums. www.skiddle.com Tijuana Bibles PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore Street, KY12 7NU, 01383 729790, Fri October 20, 7pm, £6. Brooding indie rock from this Lanarkshire band. www.tijuanabibles.co.uk The Complete Stone Roses PJ Molloys, 7 Canmore Street, KY12 7NU, 01383 729790, Sat October 21, 7pm, £12.50. Stone Roses tribute act officially approved by Roses bassist Mani. www.stoneroses.net The Dolls Abroad Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Sat October 21, 7.30pm, £25. An energetic show about two Glasgow girls and their all-expenses-paid trip to Greece. www.robertckelly.co.uk Pirate Day Waterstones, Unit LG17, Kingsgate Centre, KY12 7QU, Sat October 21, 11am– noon, free. Listen to a story by Jonny Duddle and hunt for buried treasure. www.waterstones.com
Forfar
Angus Brewfest Strathmore Hall, Forfar Mart, John Street, DD8 3EZ, 07941 721829, Sat October 21, 4-11pm, £5 Indoor food and drink festival celebrating Scottish independent brewers, distillers and produce. www.angusbrewfest.co.uk Meet the Artist: Ron Lawson The Canvas Art Gallery, 81 East High Street, DD8 2EQ, 01307 465715, Sat October 21, 5.30–8pm, free. Meet artist Ron Lawson and check out his latest original work and limited-edition prints. Lawson's art captures the iconic beauty of Scotland's Highlands and Islands and is inspired by his exploration of these areas by bicycle. www.canvasart.co.uk
Glenrothes
The World Famous Elvis Show Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Thu October 26, 7.30pm, £25. Chris Connor stars with his band, recreating two huge Elvis concerts from the 70s – That’s The Way It Is and Madison Square Gardens. www.onfife.com Charlie Landsborough Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Fri October 20, 7.30pm, £19.50. Septuagenarian country singer who is as entertaining on-stage as he is melodic. www.charlielandsborough.com Mark Morriss Greenside Hotel, 1 High Street, Leslie, KY6 3DA, 01592 743453, Sat October 21, 7.30pm, £11. The Bluetones frontman performs with a live band. www.markmorrissmusic.co.uk
Kinross
Maas & Moody The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Fri October 20, 7pm, £22. A collaboration between singer Ali Maas and Whitesnake guitarist Micky Moody. www.green-hotel.com China Crisis The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Sat October 21, 7pm, £30.52. Scouse duo from out of the 80s specialising in wistful pastoral pop. www.green-hotel.com
Andy Fairweather Low&TheLow Riders
The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Sun October 22, 7pm, £32.70. The former frontman of 60s group Amen Corner, who has worked with the likes of Hendrix, Dylan and Clapton, playing songs from throughout his career. www.green-hotel.com
Kirkcaldy
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Thu October 26, 7.30pm, £13 (£11). Blackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, present the theatrical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel. www.onfife.com
Good Things
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, KY1 1ET, 01592 583302, Fri October 20, 7.30pm, £10. Adaptation of Liz Lochhead's play about a charity shop volunteer approaching 50 and looking for love. Presented by Kirkcaldy ADS. www.scda.org.uk Halloween Howlers Kirkcaldy Galleries, War Memorial Gardens, KY1 1YG, 01592 583206, Fri October 20, 11am, £1.50. Crafty Halloween creations for ages 4+. www.onfife.com
Kirriemuir
Bye Bye Birdie Kirriemuir Town Hall, 28–30 Reform Street, DD8 4BS, until Sat October 28, Wed-Fri 7.30pm, £8–£10. Back to the days when bobbysocks were the height of fashion and Elvis was the king of rock'n'roll for an affectionately satirical musical look at the fab fifties. Presented by Rising Youngstars. www.risingyoungstars. co.uk
Lochgelly
The Del Shannon Show Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, KY5 9RD, 01592 583303, Fri October 20, 7.30pm, £15. James Popenhagen performs the music of Del Shannon. www.onfife.com
Hotscotch Ceilidh Band
Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, KY5 9RD, 01592 583303, Sat October 21, 7.30pm, £10. An exciting blend of traditional and contemporary Scottish ceilidh music. www.onfife.com
Montrose
A Gabble about Geese: The PinkFeet of Montrose Basin Montrose Basin Visitor Centre, Rossie Braes, DD10 9TJ, 01674 676336, Sun October 22, 4.30–6pm, £6 (children £3). An informative talk about the pink-footed geese at Montrose. www.swt.org.uk
Newburgh
Newburgh TICC Fundraising Auction The Tayside Institute, High Street, KY14 6DA, Sun October 22, 2pm, free. Fundraising auction with items including furniture, toys, bikes, kitchenware and ornaments. www.facebook.com/taysideinstitute
Perth
Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, until Sat November 18, Tue-Sat 10am–5pm, free. Explore the work of one of the greatest 20th century artists. www.pkc.gov.uk The Artist and the Architect Fergusson Gallery, Marshall Place, PH2 8NS, 01738 783425, until Mon January 29, Tue-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–4.30pm, free. An exhibition exploring the relationship between Charles Rennie Mackintosh and J D Fergusson, looking at their shared interests and how they influenced each other. www.culturepk.org.uk Spirits of Scone: Spooky Sound and Light Halloween Tour Scone Palace, Scone, PH2 6BD, 01738 552300, until Tue October 31, Mon & ThuSun 6.30–9pm, £10–£12 (children £5–£6; family £27.5–£33). Celebrate Halloween with six nights of spookiness. There is a ghostly trail around the grounds and graveyard featuring gruesome characters from Scottish history. Not suitable for children under eight. www.scone-palace.co.uk
St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Thu October 26, 7.30pm, £17.50–£29.50 (£15.50–£27.50; students £6). The St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1931, and since 1953 it's been under the umbrella of the St Petersburg Philharmonia, which also runs the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Its current artistic director is Alexander Dmitriev. www.horsecross.co.uk Breabach Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat October 21, 7.30pm, £16. Blending double bagpipes, whistle, fiddle,